2017–2024 MINI Countryman
By Ray Delgado ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 24, 2026 · Updated Oct 14, 2026
Save $232 by doing it yourself! Shop cost: $365
Quick answer: Front Brake Pad Replacement on a 2017–2024 MINI Countryman is rated Moderate and takes about 90-150 minutes. You'll need 7 tools for this job, and parts cost about $133. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front brake pad set (correct for F60 Countryman) | — | $85.00 | |
| Brake wear sensor (replace if worn or damaged) | — | $24.00 | |
| Brake grease | — | $15.00 | |
| Brake parts cleaner | — | $9.00 |
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💡 Pro tip: Order all parts at once to save on shipping
Follow these steps carefully
With the car on the ground, crack the front wheel bolts loose with the 17mm socket. Jack up the front and lower it onto jack stands, then remove the bolts and the wheel.
I crack the wheel bolts with the 17mm while it's on the ground — I've fought them in the air before, and the car sways the whole time.
Video at 00:00
Locate the caliper and remove its guide bolts, then lift the caliper off the carrier and support it so the brake hose is never stretched. The braking hardware is exposed once the caliper is hung safely aside.
Video at 02:05
Check the rotor face for deep grooves, cracks, or heavy rust ridging, and measure thickness if you have a micrometer. Clean the caliper carrier with the wire brush and brake cleaner so the new pads slide freely.
I clean the carrier with a wire brush so the pads slide freely — I've seen a rusty carrier cause uneven pad wear within months.
Compare the new pads with the old ones to confirm identical shape and size for the F60. Apply a thin film of brake grease to the pad backing plates and contact points, keeping grease off the friction surfaces.
Video at 04:42
Fit the piston compressor tool and wind the caliper piston back into its bore to make room for the thicker new pads. Watch the brake fluid reservoir under the hood and remove a little fluid if it threatens to overflow.
I watch the reservoir and siphon fluid if it nears the top — I've overflowed one pushing a piston back, and the paint damage was permanent.
Slide the new pads into the cleaned carrier with the wear sensor in its correct position. Lower the caliper over the pads and refit the guide bolts, tightening them securely.
Video at 05:52
Thread the wheel hanger or align the wheel by hand, then refit the wheel bolts and snug them. Lower the car to the ground and tighten the bolts in a star pattern with the torque wrench to the vehicle specification.
The job is finished when the pedal is firm, the warning light is out, and the car stops smoothly on a gentle test drive with a proper pad bedding-in.
Video at 17:31
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
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